Sermons on Take Heart:

Palm Sunday-The Ultimate Triumphal Entry

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Mar 29, 2017

The real triumphal entry must take place in our heart.

Title: Palm Sunday-The Ultimate Triumphal Entry Date: 4/9/17 Place: BLCC Text: Luke 19.29-44; Revelation 19.11-16 CT: The real triumphal entry must take place in our heart. [Screen 1] FAS: Palm Sunday. No greater pain has ever been experienced on any level more than the hell of Christ ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:29-44, Revelation 19:11-16

Denomination: Christian Church

"Go For The Gold"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 23, 2018

The Olympic athletes take risks in order to get the gold we to need to take some risks to obtain the gold.

“Go for the Gold” by taking Risks Mark 8:31-38 1. I was watching the Olympics and it was the snow boarders taking the jump and flipping doing what Announcers called 1040, 1260, ollies, straight air, grabs, Those snow boarders are nuts. • Lindsey Vonn soars down ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Methodist

How To Have A Grateful Heart

Contributed by Jared Schroeder on Nov 8, 2006

It’s easy to take things for granted. To truly have a grateful heart, one needs to get their eyes off of themselves and open to the world around them

How to Have a Grateful Heart Jared Schroeder October 8, 2006 Thanksgiving Sunday Mission Heights Church 2005 Predictions… In 2005, there will be 256 million turkeys raised in the United States. There will be 649 million pounds of cranberries produced. There will be 1.6 billion pounds of sweet ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-11

Denomination: Mennonite

To Rest Take On Burdens Series

Contributed by T D on Dec 31, 2010

God gives rest for our souls by living up to our purpose in life.

Series: It’s Backwards To Rest Take On Burdens Matthew 11:28-30 We use phrases everyday which do not mean what the literal words say. For instance if I say that I am all ears, I do not mean my entire body is made up of ears or that my ears are big enough that when you look at me that is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Follow-Whatever It Takes

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Mar 16, 2017

We receive courage to do whatever it takes when we follow Jesus.

Title: Follow-Whatever It Takes Date: 3/26/17 Place: BLCC Text: Matthew 10.16-31 CT: We receive courage when we follow Jesus. [Screen 1] FAS: Several years ago, an enormous financial crisis loomed in Europe. The very survival of the structure of the euro currency, if not the whole of Europe, was at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16-31

Denomination: Christian Church

A Wisdom-Filled Heart

Contributed by Dennis Lee on May 28, 2023

Do you seek wisdom? Do you want to make wise decisions? Do you want a wisdom-filled heart? Then, trust in the Lord with your whole being, stop trying to be in control of everything and let God take over, and finally, have a personal intimate relationship with Him. All from Proverbs 3:5-6.

A Christian’s Heart “A Wisdom-Filled Heart” Watch on YouTube: Years ago, I read two proverbs that resonated so much within me that I have lived my life and conducted my responsibilities as a teacher of God’s word based a lot upon them. “Buy the truth, and do not sell it, also wisdom and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Foursquare

Spiritual Heart Vs. Hardness Of Heart And The Transformation Of The Heart

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 11, 2024

In this sermon, we will explore the biblical teachings on the transformation of the heart, examining the contrast between a spiritual heart and a hardened heart.

As believers, we are often reminded of the importance of guarding our hearts, for it is the wellspring of life (Proverbs 4:23). However, the Bible also teaches us that our hearts can become hardened, leading to spiritual blindness and separation from God. In this sermon, we will explore the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:5-8, Exodus 4:21

The Heart Of The Matter Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 12, 2016

Don't let ritual rise above your relationship with God. Don't let your ways rise above God's ways.

Last week we saw the marks of a great servant in Prophet Samuel. He is a man of integrity, faithfulness and a genuine love for his people. • Today we will see the new leader Saul, and sadly, the opposite of what we see last week – the marks of a disobedient servant. Let’s read 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Four Pillars Of A Man's Heart

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Feb 9, 2005

Based on the excellent book by the same name by Stu Weber, this sermon challenges men to take up the roles of king, warrior, mentor, and friend and lead their families and churches in the power of Christ.

The Four Pillars of a Man’s Heart Pastor Jeff Williams 6-20-04 In 1555, Hugh Latimer and Nicholas Ridley walked out of prison for the last time. They both were condemned to be burned at the stake for refusing to recant their personal faith in Jesus Christ. As they approached the stake, Latimer ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 2:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Open The Eyes Of Your Heart.

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Feb 20, 2021

Takes a look at how the Jew's looked at Noah's Ark as a form of baptism. Then moves to 1 Peter to show how Jesus fits into this and salvation opportunity .

Sermon Title: Open the eyes of your heart. Scripture Text: 1 Peter 3:18-22 Today's Scripture Text is 1 Peter 3:18-22 But first I want to spend a little time in Genesis 9:8-17 discussing it. It’s a story most of us are familiar with; Noah’s Ark. A lot of the time we spend most of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Power Of A Praying Mom

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on May 12, 2018

Hannah is the mother who gave away her son! Hannah teaches us to: pour out our heart to God, take heart that God hears us, give back to God what he gives us, and receive God's abundance.

1 Samuel 1:10-20, 26-28 The Power of a Praying Mom Let’s give the “Mother of the Year” award to a mom who gave away her son! Yes, that’s the story of Hannah. She promised God that if he would give her a son, she would give him back, to serve God all of his life. And out of her prayer came the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:26-28, 1 Samuel 1:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

What To Do With A Knife In The Heart

Contributed by John Perry on Aug 6, 2011

It's one thing to take a slap in the face but what do you do with a knife in the heart? Jesus tells us not only how to deal with offences but the enmey who delivers the offences.

Bunbury Wed pm 3/08/2011 “What to do w/ a knife in the heart” Intro: *** In the movie the Cross & the Switchblade David Wilkerson manages to get the Mau Mau’s & the Bishops together at a large theatre complex w/ the intention of preaching to them & seeing them converted. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be Holy?

Contributed by Richard Francis on Jan 31, 2009

How do you feel to "Be Holy as I am holy" up to the task, impossible? Take heart and lets explore holiness and living like Jesus and find hope in loving like Jesus

Eyes fixed on Jesus If we are honest it is difficult to live to a set of values and ideals isn’t it. Its difficult to proclaim on a Sunday morning that we want to be like Jesus yet lose it in the office on a Monday or with the family on the way back from Church. Is it just me or do you have those ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Man After God's Own Heart Series

Contributed by Dan Morrison on Aug 19, 2002

David’s reign takes on much more signifiance when we see the arena in which it was carve out.

David: a man after God’s own heart; Reigning in life series The setting: Once again let me emphasize the setting. The story of David” reign takes on much more significance when we understand the arena in which it was carve out; 1. When Saul was chosen; 2. People doing what was right in their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Noah's Heart

Contributed by John Gullick on Feb 3, 2007

A sermon that looks at the heart and discusses how we can have a heart like Noah with all the resultant blessings

Very early in the scriptures there is an account of three hearts:- GE 6:5 The LORD saw how great man’s wickedness on the earth had become, and that every inclination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil all the time. 6 The LORD was grieved that he had made man on the earth, and his heart ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:5-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed